Domaine la Catherinette - Vieilles Vignes 1888

Domaine la CatherinetteVieilles Vignes 1888

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Vieilles Vignes 1888 of Domaine la Catherinette is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes 1888 from the Domaine la Catherinette

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes 1888 of Domaine la Catherinette in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Vieilles Vignes 1888 of Domaine la Catherinette in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine la Catherinette's Vieilles Vignes 1888.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Vieilles Vignes 1888 - 2017
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Vieilles Vignes 1888 - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 411110
Vieilles Vignes 1888 - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
Vieilles Vignes 1888 - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vieilles Vignes 1888 - 2012
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vieilles Vignes 1888 - 2011
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes 1888 from Domaine la Catherinette are 2015, 2017, 2016, 2011 and 2014.

Informations about the Domaine la Catherinette

The winery offers 22 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine la Catherinette is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 850 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Serious

A Bordeaux term for small pebbles from the Pyrenees, eroded, rounded and transported by the Garonne to Aquitaine. They are mainly found on the left bank in the area.... known as the Graves, and further downstream in the Médoc. By extension, gravel is found in other regions, brought by other rivers or even glaciers.

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